People my age tend to talk a lot about the good old days. We tend to romanticize the days when we were young. Invariably we are of the opinion that those times were simpler and better. We long for those good feelings to return.
In some ways we are right that those days were better than today. But in other ways today is much better than the old days. In both cases we probably have much to be thankful for and some things we would rather forget.
I don’t think that it is bad to reminisce about olden times. In fact, the Bible repeatedly suggests that we do just that. We are often called upon to remember all that God has done for us. Psalm 143:5 says, “I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your doings; I muse on the work of Your hands.” By remembering God’s blessings, our complaints are turned into thanksgiving. We become much happier people. Today, focus on what God has given you, rather than on what you want.
Reluctant Retiree 